This liberal arts program includes examination of law enforcement, security, investigation,
adjudication, corrections, crime prevention, and social services. Study issues of
gender, race, religion, and cultural difference as you learn to work constructively
towards crime prevention. Join the Student Government Association to gain practical
political and judicial experience. Work on campus as a security officer, EMT, or firefighter.

Graduates of our Criminal Justice major go on to work for prestigious national organizations.
Other graduates have gone on to competitive graduate and law schools.

This educational club will provide you with knowledge about the Criminal Justice world,
help you develop contacts and opportunities in this industry, and enable you to raise
awareness about crime and justice issues within Franklin Pierce University and the
community as a whole.

Alpha Phi Sigma

You have the opportunity to join Pi Beta Ro Franklin Pierce's chapter of the National
Criminal Justice Honor Society if you meet national requirements for induction.

You have the opportunity to serve alongside Campus Safety professionals as security
officers, EMTs and firefighters.

Alumni Success Stories

Casey Seigle, a criminal justice major, graduated from Franklin Pierce in 2007 and
was immediately hired by the Manchester, New Hampshire Police Department as a patrolman.
Recently, Casey has been promoted to the Community Policing Division. In this video,
he talks about how his education at Franklin Pierce University helped him to be an
effective policeman in situations that require sensitivity to diversity, on-the-spot
problem solving and mediation skills.

Casey Seigle '07

Police Officer, Manchester Police Department

Sarah Blackman describes her growth as a student of criminal justice and as an intern
at the Cheshire County House of Corrections in Keene, NH.

Sarah Blackman '16

Graduate of Franklin Pierce University

Criminal Justice major Brad Arena recently graduated from Franklin Pierce University
in 2014. He describes how studying Criminal Justice, interning with the Boston office
of the FBI and getting involved in campus clubs and activities impacted his life.

Brad Arena '14

Graduate of Fraklin Pierce University

Sample Career Opportunities

Franklin Pierce graduates have gone on to enjoy careers and internships with such
organizations as:

Jobs

Central Intelligence Agency

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Secret Service Agency

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Office of the Attorney General, Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Vermont State Police

Federal Medical Center, Devens, MA

Internships

State and Local Police Departments

District Attorney Offices

Cheshire County Department of Corrections

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Secret Service Agency

Drug Enforcement Agency

Faculty

Our dedicated faculty are at the heart of providing academic instruction and a Pierce
education. Learn more about our knowledgeable faculty and their areas of study.